White Christmas
The Drifters featuring Clyde McPhatter & Bill Pinckney Lyrics
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Doop doop, doop doo doop
Ooh
Doop doop, doop doo doop
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas,
Just like the ones I used to know,
Where those treetops glisten, and children listen, To hear sleigh bells in the snow, the snow.
Then, I-I-I am dreaming of a white Christmas,
With every Christmas card I write,
May your days, may your days, may your days be merry and bright,
And may all your Christmases be white.
I-I-I am dreaming of a white Christmas,
Just like the ones I used to know,
Where the treetops glisten, and children listen,
To hear sleigh bells in the snow.
I-I-I am dreaming of a white Christmas,
With every Christmas card I write,
May your days, may your days, may your days be merry and bright,
And may all your Christmases be white.
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle bells all the way.
Ooooh.
The lyrics to The Drifters feat. Clyde McPhatter & Bill Pinckney's song "White Christmas" express a longing for a traditional Christmas experience, filled with snow-covered treetops and the delightful sound of sleigh bells ringing. The song paints a picture of a winter wonderland, and the dream of being surrounded by snowflakes and holiday cheer. The opening lines of the song perfectly set up this winter setting, as the use of the onomatopoeic "Doop doop" sounds evoke a magical snowfall.
The repeated use of "I-I-I am dreaming of a white Christmas" portrays a sense of nostalgia and yearning for the past, while also emphasizing the importance of this particular holiday. The lyrics also express a desire to share this joy and happiness with others, as evidenced by the line "May your days, may your days, may your days be merry and bright." The reference to Christmas cards in the lyrics adds to the idea of spreading holiday cheer and well wishes.
Overall, "White Christmas" is a classic Christmas song that captures the spirit of the holiday season and evokes a sense of warmth, cheer, and nostalgia among listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas,
I yearn for a winter holiday with snow-covered landscapes and traditional festivities like in my past.
Just like the ones I used to know,
I want these festivities to be the ones I'm familiar with, the ones that bring joy and fond memories.
Where those treetops glisten, and children listen,
I want to see the beauty of nature covered in snow, and enjoy the wonder in the eyes of children as they listen for sleigh bells.
To hear sleigh bells in the snow, the snow.
I want to fully embrace the nostalgia and hear the sound of the bells in the snow, something that perfectly captures the magic of the holidays.
Then, I-I-I am dreaming of a white Christmas,
I can't help but keep thinking about this dream, my desire to experience the perfect winter holiday with snow and good cheer.
With every Christmas card I write,
As I write Christmas cards to my loved ones, I'm also hoping that their holiday season is full of happiness and joy.
May your days, may your days, may your days be merry and bright,
I wish for their days to be cheerful, bright and full of love during this special time of the year.
And may all your Christmases be white.
I hope that each and every one of their Christmases is full of snow and wonder, with memories they will cherish forever.
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle bells all the way.
And what better way to capture this magic of the season than with the sounds of jingle bells ringing in the air.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IRVING BERLIN
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